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Webinar Recap: Financial Assistance Resources for the Myasthenia Gravis Community

Kate Stober | March 24, 2026
Affording care for myasthenia gravis remains a challenge for many patients. Find practical guidance on navigating patient financial support programs.
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LATEST FROM THE MGFA INSIDER BLOG

How to Keep Physical Fitness in Your Life, Despite the Challenges MG Brings
Living with MG Stories

How to Keep Physical Fitness in Your Life, Despite the Challenges MG Brings

Kate Stober | November 9, 2023
When bodybuilder Barry Stalker found out he had myasthenia gravis, his life did a 180. “I went from being able to squat 400 pounds to my wife having to help me off the sofa.” 
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Mistakes Caregivers Make and How to Avoid Them
Living with MG Stories

Mistakes Caregivers Make and How to Avoid Them

Toni Claire Gitles | November 2, 2023
Get started transforming the mistakes into your success strategies.
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MGFA Invited to Participate in the INSPIRE Advisory Board and MSMilan Patient Community
        Day Conference
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MGFA Invited to Participate in the INSPIRE Advisory Board and MSMilan Patient Community Day Conference

Mike Antonellis | October 30, 2023
Collaborating with others to drive increased awareness about rare disease around the world
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Corticosteroids: A Love/Hate Relationship
Living with MG Stories

Corticosteroids: A Love/Hate Relationship

Krystel El Koussa | October 26, 2023
You are not your weight.
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Learn about Medical Financial Assistance from the PAN Foundation
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Learn about Medical Financial Assistance from the PAN Foundation

Kate Stober | October 19, 2023
Amy Niles of the PAN Foundation shares how the organization can help MG patients pay for out-of-pocket prescription medicine costs.
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Running the NYC Marathon for a World without Myasthenia Gravis
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Running the NYC Marathon for a World without Myasthenia Gravis

Kate Stober | October 17, 2023
MGFA sat down with MG patient Julie and her boyfriend, Zack, who is running the marathon for MG awareness, to talk about why supporting the MGFA matters to them both.
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My MG Story: Getting My Smile Back
Living with MG Stories

My MG Story: Getting My Smile Back

Hannah Ensor | October 10, 2023
As a new mom, Hannah Ensor faced challenging and confusing medical symptoms.
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Requesting Accommodations for Myasthenia Gravis at Work
Living with MG Stories

Requesting Accommodations for Myasthenia Gravis at Work

Kate Stober | September 29, 2023
Tips for ensuring you are seen, heard, and accommodated.
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Triumphant Summa Cum Laude
Living with MG Stories

Triumphant Summa Cum Laude

Tracy Marcynzsyn | September 14, 2023
What it’s like to go to college while battling myasthenia gravis
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I Want to Throw a Pity Party, But No One Will Come
Living with MG Stories

I Want to Throw a Pity Party, But No One Will Come

Kate Stober | September 6, 2023
Greg Josephs leans into a positive life to manage myasthenia gravis.
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